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Cisco Aironet Series 1700/2700/3700 Access Point Deployment Guide

Cisco Aironet Series 1700 Access Point

Figure 107

Cisco Aironet 1700 Series is slightly darker than the 2700 Series

Differences Between the AP 1700 and AP 2700

Table 9

Feature Differences between the AP 1700 and AP 2700

AP 1700

AP 2700

Access Point

802.11ac 3x3:2SS

802.11ac 3x4:3SS

RF Leadership

RRM

Transmit Beamforming (TxBF)

BandSelect

VideoStream

RRM

ClientLink 3.0 (1SS, 2SS, 3SS)

BandSelect

VideoStream

Performance

<610 Mbps MAC throughput @ 70%

Efficiency @ (2-SS) supported rates

No HDX

>910 Mbps MAC throughput @ 70%

Efficiency @ (3-SS) supported rates

Spectrum Intelligence

CleanAir Express: Classify, detect
RF interference, and mitigate with
limited number of IDRs

CleanAir: Classify, detect, locate,
and mitigate RF interference

Correlation of interferers

Zone of Impact

No limitations on number of IDRs

Antenna Configuration

Internal Only

Internal / External

Summary of Contents for Aironet 1700

Page 1: ...and ClientLink support Physical Hardware details mounting options bracket choices and installation considerations Antenna options radiation patterns and external antenna deployments Understanding spatial streams MCS rates and beam forming 802 11n Primer Review of 802 11ac and Wave 1 module for AP 3600 Understanding 802 11ac and Wave 1 for the AP 3700 Best Practices Understanding Channel usage 80 M...

Page 2: ... 3 0 using these features along with an additional antenna N 1 allows for beam forming for all 802 11a g n clients like ClientLink 2 0 and now beamforms to 11ac 3 spatial streams clients Figure 1 Access Point Portfolio Placement Access Points are available in three models Internal antennas version labeled i have captured antennas part of the housing and not removable The i series is designed for i...

Page 3: ...Cisco Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 2 AP 3700 Models and Eco Packs Figure 3 AP 3600 Models and Eco Packs ...

Page 4: ...industrial cuts along the edges of the 3700 left and the deeper recess around the logo area This allows for easy visual identification of the different AP device types Figure 4 AP 3700 vs AP 3600 External Antenna Models Figure 5 AP 3700 and AP 3600 Backside Identical The AP 3700e supports 802 11ac Wave 1 native This frees the feature module slot for additional functionality while also permitting e...

Page 5: ...ull spectrum analysis on all channels on both the 2 4 and 5 GHz bands Having a WSSI module avoids having the need to deploy a separate dedicated overlay network for full spectrum monitoring and eliminates the need for an extra cable pull and additional infrastructure costs Figure 7 There is also an option module for the AP 3600 that provides 802 11ac Wave 1 functionality This option cannot be used...

Page 6: ...ream clients The AP 3600 supports ClientLink 2 0 which beamforms to legacy 11a g clients and 11n 1 2 3 spatial stream but does not support ClientLink 3 0 Cisco beamforming method to 11ac clients Both the AP 3700 and AP 3600 with module supports the 802 11ac beamforming standard known as ECBF Explicit Compressed Beam Forming a new IEEE method of beamforming that is emerging but not yet fully suppor...

Page 7: ... AP 3600 and AP 3700 Feature Comparison AP 3600 AP 3700 Max Data Rate 450 Mbps 1 3 Gbps 11ac Module 1 3 Gbps Radio Dual Radio 2 4 and 5 GHz Dual Radio 2 4 and 5 GHz RF Design MIMO SS 4 4 3 Integrated Radios 3 3 3 11ac Module 4 4 3 Power Draw 4 4 3 3 3 3 802 3at 5 GHz only 802 3af 4 4 3 802 3at 3 3 3 802 3af Client Count 200 per integrated radio 50 11ac Module 200 per integrated radio Beamforming C...

Page 8: ...ysical appearance most of which are cosmetic changes to distinguish the different models The mounting options and bracket configurations are identical and interchangeable Figure 9 Mechanical Drawing of APs 1600 2600 and 3600 RRM Available Available Modules WSSI 802 11ac Wave1 3G Small Cell 802 11ac Wave2 WSSI 3G Small Cell 802 11ac Wave2 Table 1 Feature Comparison between AP 3600 and AP 3700 conti...

Page 9: ...ons The other choice is a universal bracket that carries part number AIR AP BRACKET 2 Figure 11 Figure 11 Access Point Bracket Choices If You Are Using the AP 3600 Module We Recommend AIR AP Bracket 2 If the AP needs to be mounted directly to a ceiling on the gridwork then AIR AP BRACKET 1 is mounted flush and has the lowest profile However if the AP is mounted to an electrical box or other wiring...

Page 10: ...ching to Ceiling Grid Work Channel Rail Adapters Cisco Part Number AIR CHNL ADAPTER When mounting APs to ceiling channel rails such as the ones shown in Figure 13 an optional channel adapter is used AIR CHNL ADAPTER It comes in a two pack and attaches to the ceiling grid clip shown above Refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 Figure 13 Example of Channel Rails ...

Page 11: ...ng is used as the template to cut the tile which can be cut using a carpet knife or an electric tool such as a rotary cutting tool e g Dremel or Rotozip Cisco does not offer custom cut tiles because there are simply too many different styles and the tiles are easy to cut The AP is fully supported above the tile with a metal rail that extends the length of the tile This supports the AP should the t...

Page 12: ... the AP 3600e is used Avoid wall mounting APs with internal antennas such as the AP 3600i unless you use the optional Oberon right angle mount Figure 17 The internal antenna model was designed to mount to a ceiling to provide 360 degree coverage If wall mounted in a non ceiling orientation the signal may penetrate the floor above and below causing unintended coverage that could result in additiona...

Page 13: ...ngle Mounting Structure Ideal for the I series such as 3600i and 3700i Oberon P N 1029 00 Changing the Color of an AP If there is a desire to change the color of an AP rather than painting the AP which would void the warranty consider using colored vinyl tape or a colored plastic cover from Oberon Figure 18 Figure 18 Third Party Option for Changing AP Color Adding Custom Logo or Hiding the LED ...

Page 14: ...with a purpose guild Wi Fi chipset with enterprise and industrial class components Figure 19 This enables the AP enclosure to have a Plenum rating and is vent less so the unit is ideal for these types of applications Figure 19 Inside the AP 3600 Cover Removed No Vents or Fans Everything is Industrial Quality Note AP 2600 and AP 3700 is also made of a similar construction and designed for clean roo...

Page 15: ... the ceiling In some cases this is preferred for aesthetic reasons so customers may install the AP above a drop ceiling This also may be preferred in high theft areas such as classrooms or in areas where policy dictates that nothing can be visible on the ceiling When this is a hard requirement optional T Bar hangar accessories from third party companies such as Erico and Cooper can be used Figure ...

Page 16: ...degrade advanced RF features such as voice and location so verify coverage and performance Always try to mount the AP as close to the inside middle of the tile as possible and avoid areas with obstructions Figure 22 Figure 22 Installing AP Above Ceiling Tiles Pick An Area Clear of Obstructions and Avoid Ceiling Clutter Stadium Harsh Environments Customers wishing to install the AP in harsh environ...

Page 17: ... NEMA 16x14x8 Enclosure With Pressure Vent on Bottom Third party sources for NEMA type enclosures include www oberonwireless com www sparcotech com www terra wave com When using a NEMA type enclosure try to have the cables exit out of the bottom of the enclosure so that rain and moisture do not run down the cable into the enclosure Also the color of the enclosure may affect the heat rating for exa...

Page 18: ...ing warehoused can change the RF coverage creating loss of uniform coverage Also try to position the APs as close to the users perhaps lowering the antennas when possible or practical to do so If the AP is 30 feet in the air that is the signal has to go 30 feet further best case When configuring coverage for aisles try to use directional Patch antennas on the wall and shoot down the aisles or use ...

Page 19: ...nment Note External dipole e series or internal antenna I series version could be used When mounting an AP at the end of a pipe or electrical conduit box use the universal bracket Cisco AIR AP BRACKET 2 because it will fit to the holes of most electrical boxes Figure 26 Conduit and adapters can be purchased in most electrical or home repair centers ...

Page 20: ...ard Antenna Cable Recommendation Whenever practical possible please keep antenna cable runs as short as possible Cisco offers low loss LL and ultra low loss ULL cables which have the same characteristics as Times Microwave LMR 400 and LMR 600 Cisco cables carry the part number AIR CAB Aironet Cable and then a length For example a 20 Ft length of LL cable with RP TNC connector is Cisco AIR CAB 020L...

Page 21: ...iring electrical or Ethernet in the near field 6 15 inches from the antenna Try to refrain from installing the AP in the electrical closet because the best place for the AP is as close to users as possible practical If you have remote antenna cables from such a closet you may be required to use Plenum rated cable see local fire safety regulations for more on this Below are a few URLs for understan...

Page 22: ...arge number of APs rather quickly Some companies that do in elevator advertising put a patch antenna on the floor inside the shaft and a patch antenna on the bottom of the elevator car while other companies use leaky coaxial cable running on the side of the shaft When installing any Wi Fi equipment inside the elevator cars or shafts local regulations need to be followed because many times such ins...

Page 23: ...sco AIR ANT2513P4M N is a Dual band 13 dBi Patch antenna with N style connectors Note Cable assembly RP TNC to N AIR CAB005LL R N may be required depending on installation For additional information on Cisco antennas refer Cisco Aironet Antennas and Accessories Reference Guide The antenna reference guide will have details of all Cisco antennas you can also find individual datasheets at this URL ht...

Page 24: ...00 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 29 Radiation Pattern for the Short Dipole AIR ANT2535SDW R In addition the antennas below may also be used with 1600 2600 3600 and 3700 e Series APs ...

Page 25: ...700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 30 Specifications for the AIR ANT2524Dx R Dual Band Dipole Antenna Figure 31 Radiation Pattern for the AIR ANT2524Dx R Dual Band Dipole Antenna ...

Page 26: ... Figure 32 Specifications for the AIR ANT2566P4W R Dual Band Patch Antenna Figure 33 Radiation Pattern for the AIR ANT2566P4W R Dual Band Patch Antenna Assuming that the antenna is mounted on a wall the Azimuth in Red is the signal going forward from the antenna The elevation in Blue is the up down pattern ...

Page 27: ...2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 34 Specifications for the AIR ANT2524V4C R Dual Band Omni Antenna Figure 35 Radiation Pattern for the AIR ANT2524V4C R Dual Band Omni Antenna ...

Page 28: ... the individual specification sheet of the respective antennas Stadium Antenna Option for AP 3702p This antenna is often used by professional installation for outdoor deployments often requiring higher gain This antenna has 2 vertically polarized and 2 horizontally polarized ports Antenna connectors on the back of the antenna are N style female RF connectors An optional cable assembly 4 cables can...

Page 29: ...Cisco Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 38 Mechanicals for AIR ANT2513P4M N ...

Page 30: ... Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 39 Radiation Pattern of 2 4 GHz AIR ANT2513P4M N Figure 40 Radiation Pattern of 5 GHz AIR ANT2513P4M N ...

Page 31: ...odel are shown in Figure 41 and Figure 42 Antenna patterns for the AP 3600i integrated antenna model are shown in Figure 43 and Figure 44 Antenna patterns for the AP 2600i integrated antenna model are shown in Figure 45 and Figure 46 Antenna patterns for the AP 1600i integrated antenna model are shown in Figure 47 and Figure 48 Figure 41 Radiation pattern for AP 3700i Internal Antenna 2 4 GHz ...

Page 32: ...3 Cisco Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 42 Radiation Pattern for AP 3700i Internal Antenna 5 GHz ...

Page 33: ...o Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 43 Radiation Patterns for the AP 3600i 2 4 GHz Figure 44 Radiation Patterns for the AP 3600i 5 GHz ...

Page 34: ...co Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 45 Radiation Patterns for the AP 2600i 2 4 GHz Figure 46 Radiation Patterns for the AP 2600i 5 GHz ...

Page 35: ...or C D so if the AP supports say 3 or 4 antennas and you only have 2 antennas you can use them on ports A and B for a short term until you install the additional antennas While it is not recommended that you use less antennas the product in a pinch supports 802 11a b g clients or single spatial stream N clients using only one or two antennas However there is a significant performance hit and you w...

Page 36: ...t Omni use AIR ANT2544V4M R Dual band Omni directional 4 4 dBi Wall mount Omni use AIR ANT2566P4W R Dual band directional 6 dBi Patch wall mount use It is not critical which antenna lead goes onto which antenna port on the AP as long as all the antenna ports on the AP are connected to the antennas In the case of the Patch antenna AIR ANT2566P4W R because the elements are spaced physically apart si...

Page 37: ...cess Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 49 6 dBi Patch Antenna While Not Critical Ideally Ports A and B are Used on the ends Figure 50 AP 1600 Note port A is Spaced Furthest from B and C for Best Diversity ...

Page 38: ...B as the furthest apart Figure 51 Antenna Placement Avoid Spacing Antennas Further than 10 Ft Antennas Should be in the Same RF Coverage Area Note Avoid using single band single radiating element antennas such as those used with earlier 3500 series AP products because they are not fully compatible with the newer 1600 2600 and 3600 Series APs Antennas for the 1260 and 3500 series are single radiati...

Page 39: ...1n rates in areas with high metal such as distribution areas or airport hangars sometimes lower gain antennas on the ceiling can perform better because they tend to radiate the signal in all directions increasing the chance that multi path will enhance the signal Of course if you have a clear shot a patch antenna at the end of an aisle at roughly the same height or just above the WLAN client is pr...

Page 40: ... 802 11n MIMO systems are described using the number of transmitters and receivers in the system For example two by one or 2x1 refers to a system with two transmitters and one receiver Figure 55 Spatial streams the act of transmitting information out of more than one antenna port concurrently require that the APs have at least two or more transmitters and support elements of 802 11n e g support of...

Page 41: ... Bonded Channel Supports up to 300 Mbps Unlike the AP 3500 the newer AP 3600 supports 3SS with twice as many transmitters 4 per band enabling faster data rates of up to 450 Mbps Note that there is an extra radio for redundancy and enhanced performance upstream and downstream and the AP 3600 can also beamform to 3SS clients as well Using a dual band design the AP 3600 has a total of 8 transceivers ...

Page 42: ...nal but it only uses three transmitters on the downstream side The yellow sections of the MCS chart in Figure 57 depict the faster data rates supported by the AP 3600 The AP 3600 supports 802 11a b g rates as well as 802 11n rates of MCS values 0 23 Figure 57 AP 2600 3600 Supports up to 450 Mbps MCS rates 0 23 AP 1600 MCS rates 0 15 These additional MCS rates permit more choices for the client sup...

Page 43: ...t to rate shift out of the 3SS mode The client plays an important role in the ability to maintain a 3SS link so it can vary with the quality of the client being used and the test environment The AP 3600 with its extra radio per band can use the extra redundant radio to beamform because of ClientLink 2 0 and uses this to maintain the advantage of 3SS links Cisco ClientLink 2 0 can also improve the ...

Page 44: ...l streams using four transceivers for even greater performance AP 3600 can beamform to all 802 11a g and 802 11n 1 2 and 3 spatial stream clients The signal is x3 as each stream is beamformed Figure 60 Example of ClientLink directing the signal to a client in this case 1 spatial stream Note In order to beamform to clients using 3 spatial streams since 3 transmitters are used in the transmissions t...

Page 45: ...ter a single sounding method was finally agreed upon Note that EBF is changed to Explicit Compressed Beam Forming ECBF But today 802 11ac clients do not support ECBF yet Because clients are still emerging and ECBF traction is slow ClientLink 3 0 with four antennas can also perform T BF to 3 SS clients No one else can do T BF to 802 11ac 3 spatial stream clients because you need four antennas to be...

Page 46: ...eries 3700 Access Point Figure 61 AP 3600 Site Survey Ranges Typical Cell Sizes Have Not Changed AP 3500 and AP 3600 Cell Sizes are the Same Figure 62 Site Survey Sensitivity and SNR Note The SNR for 3SS is 28 dB per IEEE but Cisco RF engineers recommend 30 32 dB for best performance ...

Page 47: ...nce Be aware of the environment for example hospitals have metal doors and coverage can change when the doors close Old buildings can have metal grid work in the plaster or asbestos Avoid mounting the AP or antennas near metal objects as doing so can change the coverage area 2 When using the 2 4 GHz frequency the same 1 6 and 11 channel scheme is used as the 5 GHz channel scheme Figure 64 Avoid pu...

Page 48: ... help you get up to speed or perform your installation Contact your Cisco account team for more information 6 Cisco AP 3600 was introduced in the Release 7 1 91 or higher code stream and is supported by the following Cisco 2500 7500 5508 and WiSM2 Series Controllers and WCS 7 0 220 or higher and NCS 1 1 or higher The APs 1600 and 2600 were introduced in the 7 4 release The Cisco AP 3700 was introd...

Page 49: ...o what was proposed in 802 11n and is a method whereas the client can take advantage of sounding mechanisms to essentially tell the Access Point how to better beam form the signal back to the client This functionality only works with 802 11ac clients and is supported with the Cisco Wave 1 module but this does not negate the value of Cisco ClientLink which is still used by the primary 802 11n radio...

Page 50: ... bandwidth and complex modulation for over all performance enhancement while maintaining backward compatibility with 802 11n and 802 11a g systems already in place Figure 67 Faster Speeds with Newer MCS Rates and Bonding Up to 433 Mbps on 1 Stream Faster speed occurs when you use multiple spatial streams Newer smart phones may likely support only 1 spatial stream but higher end tablets and noteboo...

Page 51: ...Module AP 3600 Radio Module Cisco Part Number AIR RM3000AC x K9 Independent radio module providing 802 11ac Wave 1 support within the AP 3600 Features include Complements existing 5 GHz 802 11n radio by providing an independent 802 11ac overlay Permits faster throughput for 802 11ac clients by permitting channel bonding up to 80 MHz Enhanced denser modulation 256 quadrature amplitude modulation QA...

Page 52: ...he power being supplied is limited for example 15 4W 802 3af power the Access Point will come up with the radio module disabled until a suitable source of power is available such as enhanced PoE 802 3at PoE Power Injector or the Local Power Supply AIR PWR B Figure 70 Switches that Support the AP 3600 If the installer administrator determines a need to power the module from a 15 4 Watt power source...

Page 53: ...wering Options for Low Power 802 3af 15 4 Watts Because the module antennas are internal the module radiates much like an AP 3600i would because there are no RF connectors on the module so the antennas appear as they would on the internal models Figure 72 Top Covers Removed from AP and Module to Show How Antennas are Mounted ...

Page 54: ...rnal to the Access Point and Radiate Omni Directionally Because the 5 GHz module operates in the same frequency band as the internal 5 GHz 802 11n radio both radios have been purposefully designed to work in tandem think of it as a blended radio where both radios work as one radio maintaining proper isolation and performance Unlike the competition this allows the 802 11ac client to be serviced by ...

Page 55: ...nt who is not actually engaged in passing traffic It is a significant advantage to allow the module to service the 802 11ac clients while the integrated radio services the non 802 11ac clients Should the 802 11ac client require something the module radio does not support for example Cisco Client Extensions CCX elements the 802 11ac module will push the client to the integrated radio to service tha...

Page 56: ...ly Not understanding that the radios operate together so you need to configure the radio in slot 1 5 GHz internal first Not understanding SSIDs for both 5 GHz need to be the same and all 11ac clients are sent to the 11ac module Figure 77 Both Thumbscrews Need to be Tight or Power is Not Applied Things to look for if the module is not found If the module is present you will see the following messag...

Page 57: ...lso not supported are SE Connect Mesh and Monitor and Autonomous modes Understanding 802 11ac and the AP 3700 Wave 1 The AP 3700 series is a dual band AP with integrated 802 11ac Wave 1 radio freeing up the feature module for more options and flexibility The AP 3700 contains the same industry leading architecture 4X4 3 found in the AP 3600 With additional features and functionality such as ClientL...

Page 58: ...performance by allowing the AP to beamform to 3 ss clients Clientlink 3 0 It also guarantees an extra receiver to help decode weak client signals for better uplink as well as downlink performance Cisco understands the need that some customers have to stay in the 3af 15 4 power budget If the customer has lower PoE requirements and still wishes to use the AP 3700 and say the WSSI module the AP 3700 ...

Page 59: ...0 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 79 AP 3700 Running in 802 3af 15 4 Watt Mode Figure 80 AP 3700 Running in Full Power Mode when it has 18 Watts or More of Available Power ...

Page 60: ...annels and 4 80 MHz channels 802 11ac Wave 2 supports 160 MHz channels but there is only 1 channel available today this is likely going to get better because the Federal Communications Commission and other regulatory bodies realize the need for more unlicensed spectrum and are actively working to free up more spectrum Let us take a look at the frequencies available and how the channel bonding woul...

Page 61: ...ter What is in the future as far as spectrum allocation In the US there are currently 22 10 5 1 channels with bandwidth 20 40 80 160MHz channels With the opening up of 5 35 5 47 GHz and 5 85 5 925 GHz the number of channels increases to 34 16 8 3 If the industry manages to take back the TDWR channels the number increases to 37 18 9 4 So as time progresses we should see additional channels becoming...

Page 62: ...nts to maintain higher connectivity rates The goal being to maintain higher connectivity rates 3 So the real question is do you want to deploy 80 MHz bonded channels 4 Do you have a spectrum available for 80 MHz Does it make sense to use 80 MHz 5 You should understand that this can be a major change to your existing spectrum plan Understanding Channels and How they Relate to the Client So let us t...

Page 63: ... ss Client Bonded at 80 MHz Notice that the software reports channel is 36 that is where the channel bonding starts On a spectrum analyzer we see that the actual channels in use are 36 40 44 and 48 Figure 86 Example of a Bonded 80 MHz Channel Note For clients to link at 80 MHz you have to set the channel width to 80 MHz on the AP ...

Page 64: ...ted notebooks and tablets those devices often supporting 2 and 3 spatial streams will start to become commonplace Currently Cisco s test bed for interoperability for the 7 6 release supporting the new AP 3700 has the following configuration types Table 2 Interoperability Matrix for Release 7 6Type Hardware Software Parameter Hardware Software Configurations Type Release 7 6 Controller Cisco 5500 S...

Page 65: ...ll 1501 Broadcom BCM4313 v5 60 48 35 v5 60 350 11 Dell 1505 1510 Broadcom 4321MCAG 4322HM 5 60 18 8 Dell 1515 Atheros 8 0 0 239 Dell 1520 Broadcom 43224HMS 5 60 48 18 Dell 1530 Broadcom BCM4359 v5 100 235 12 Cisco CB21 v1 3 0 532 Atheros HB92 HB97 8 0 0 320 Atheros HB95 7 7 0 358 MacBook Pro Broadcom 5 10 91 26 MacBook Air OSX 10 8 5 BCM43xx 1 0 6 30 223 154 45 Table 4 Hand Held Devices Tested for...

Page 66: ...Phones and Printers Tested for Interoperability Phones and Printers Version Cisco 7921G NA Cisco 7925G 1 4 2 LOADS Ascom i75 1 8 0 Spectralink 8030 119 081 131 030 132 030 Vocera B1000A 4 1 0 2817 Vocera B2000 4 0 0 345 Apple iPhone 4 iOS 7 0 3 11B511 Apple iPhone 4S iOS 7 0 3 11B511 Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7 0 3 11B511 Apple iPhone 5S iOS 7 0 3 11B511 Ascom i62 2 5 7 HTC One 11AC Android 4 2 2 Samsung...

Page 67: ... there are many factors that could impact performance Some examples are the environment the client channel AP placement and client distance from the AP Is the spectrum clean If you are not seeing the results you expect the first thing you will want to check is coexistence with other Wi Fi networks You need to ensure the entire 80 MHz wide channel or whatever you have bonded together is clear The e...

Page 68: ... that modulation is harder to maintain over distance If you want to consistently show 256 QAM which equates to m8 and m9 we recommend keeping the client within 25 Beyond 25 you will still see m8 m9 but not consistently Keep in mind m7 is the same for 11n and 11ac The difference being 11ac allows for 80 MHz channels Under ideal conditions you should expect 11ac to have an almost 3x gain over 11n at...

Page 69: ...1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point Figure 88 Example of an AP Installation Near Metal and Clutter Try to Avoid Metal and Clutter Figure 89 Patch Antenna Against a Metal Fence ...

Page 70: ...tion Near Metal and Clutter Again Try to Avoid Metal and Clutter Figure 91 Example of a Poor Installation Access Point Needs to be Level and Not Swing or Move About When mounting devices the AP should be level and secured so that it does not sway or move Keep the AP away from metal objects and try to place it as close to the users as possible ...

Page 71: ...s as close to the users as possible Avoid metal or conductive objects in the near field they cause the radio waves to become directional and increases nulls dead spots If you must mount the AP in a high ceiling look at directional antennas to direct angle down the signal to the intended target area and always mount dipoles in the correct orientation Figure 93 When Using Dipole Antennas Observe the...

Page 72: ...tennas outside always mount with the WIRES DOWN and never obstruct or put weather proofing material over the drain holes Figure 94 Always Mount Antennas Outdoors with Leads DOWN Indoors Does not Matter Figure 95 If Antenna Connectors are Exposed to Weather Coax Seal Should be Used but if Present Do Not Cover Antenna Drain Holes ...

Page 73: ...res An additional non PoE GigE port for downward device connectivity ClientLink 3 0 Beam forming Existing hardware mounting options and bracket choices Existing external antennas similar to AP 3700 802 3af 15 4W PoE scaling to 3x3 3 5 GHz and 2x2 2 2 4 GHz High Density Experience HDX Optimized Roaming and Videostream applications CleanAir Spectrum analysis including 80 MHz Unlike the 3700 series A...

Page 74: ...entifying Cisco Access Points Figure 97 AP 2700 shares the same physical size and mounting as these Access Points All the standard modes are supported Local mode Flex Mode OEAP Mode Monitor Mode Enhanced Local Mode with wIPS SE Connect Mode Indoor Mesh Mode Support for wIDS wIPS solutions on the 11ac radio BandSelect VideoStream QoS in hardware and DTLS ...

Page 75: ... it provide PoE out Additionally this AUX port will be disabled if the AP is being powered by a limited 15 4 W 3af PoE source because it requires PoE 3at or local power wall brick type power supply to properly function Note In release 7 6 MR2 8 0 this port is not manageable and is simply bridged back to the controller Avoid connecting another AP to this port or devices such as switches hubs or the...

Page 76: ... supply is used Table 7 2700 Power Requirements Description AP Functionality PoE Budgeta Watts a This is the power required at the PSE which is a switch or injector 802 3af E PoE 802 3at PoE PWRINJ4 PoE 802 3at 2700 Out of the Box 4x4 3 on 5G 3x4 3 on 2 4G Auxiliary Ethernet Port enabled 16 1 Not Available Available Available PoE 802 3af 2700 Out of the Box 7 6 code Auxiliary Ethernet Port disable...

Page 77: ...3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Mounting Options Cisco Bracket 1 Bracket 2 or the flush mount Bracket 3 may be used Figure 101 All mounting brackets are Orderable Options and Fully Supported ...

Page 78: ...r AP 2700 Frequency Part Number Antenna Type Antenna Gain dBi 2 4 5 GHz AIR ANT2524DB R Dual resonant black dipole 2 4 AIR ANT2524DW R Dual resonant white dipole 2 4 AIR ANT2524DG R Dual resonant gray dipole 2 4 AIR ANT2524V4C R Dual resonant ceiling mount omni 4 pack 2 4 AIR ANT2535SDW R Dual resonant stubby monopole 3 5 Internal Omni Directional 4 4 AIR ANT2544V4M R Dual resonant omni 4 pack 4 4...

Page 79: ...isco Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Antenna Patterns AP 1700i 2600i 2700i 3700i Figure 103 Patterns Azimuth and Elevation Plane 2 4 GHz ...

Page 80: ...8 Cisco Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Figure 104 Patterns Azimuth and Elevation Plane 5 GHz ...

Page 81: ...Cisco Aironet Series 1700 2700 3700 Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Aironet Series 2700 Access Point Figure 105 Heat maps are similar between AP 2700 and AP 3700 because antennas are similar ...

Page 82: ...supports the following features and caveats No need to specify Unified or Autonomous image both present on the AP An additional non PoE GigE port for downward device connectivity Standards based Beamforming does not support ClientLink 3 0 Existing hardware mounting options and bracket choices 802 3af 15 4 W PoE CleanAir Express light version of CleanAir CleanAir Spectrum analysis including 80 MHz ...

Page 83: ...eadership RRM Transmit Beamforming TxBF BandSelect VideoStream RRM ClientLink 3 0 1SS 2SS 3SS BandSelect VideoStream Performance 610 Mbps MAC throughput 70 Efficiency 2 SS supported rates No HDX 910 Mbps MAC throughput 70 Efficiency 3 SS supported rates Spectrum Intelligence CleanAir Express Classify detect RF interference and mitigate with limited number of IDRs CleanAir Classify detect locate an...

Page 84: ...on the 1K series to host memory The Cisco 2K and 3K series has more memory and processes the SI functions locally The AP 1600 1700 contains the Cisco custom silicon CleanAir hardware chip and therefore can recognize all the interferers that the 2K and 3K series AP can recognize The core differences with CleanAir Express are the limitations of core memory and processing power of AP 1600 This makes ...

Page 85: ...ed outdoors because of UNII 1 band restrictions or if I wish to use higher gain antennas A Consider deploying the Cisco Mesh products 1550 and 1530 series or look for Access Points ending in P for professional install such as the 3702P series or our outdoor bridging products Q Which AP is best for high density deployments A Both the 3700 and 3600 have virtually identical AP density for coverage ba...

Page 86: ... is coming in waves and that new hardware is required for each wave A The first iteration of 802 11ac Wave 1 is available today and both Wave 1 and Wave 2 requires new hardware to take advantage of the new features in each wave or iteration Fortunately with a modular AP approach such as the AP 3600 upgrading to Wave 1 today is easy Also unlike the competition both the AP 3600 and newer Cisco Acces...

Page 87: ...Resources AP 3700 Datasheet http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps13367 data_sheet_c78 729421 html AP and Controller Datasheets http www cisco com en US products hw wireless index html Cisco Antenna Reference Guide www cisco com go antenna ref Why Buy Cisco Brand Antennas http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps10981 white_paper_c11 671769 pdf Understanding ...

Page 88: ...ironet Access Points http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps10981 at_a_glance_c45 636090 pdf 802 11ac Customer Use Cases http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps13367 at_a_glance_c45 729588 pdf Adaptive Radio Modules http www cisco com en US prod collateral wireless ps5678 ps11983 at_a_glance_c45 727334 pdf New Generation of Cisco Aironet Access Points http w...

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